16. Tina Tosukhowong (TDK Ventures) on investing in deep tech startups Activation Energy

I speak with Tina Tosukhowong of TDK Ventures about investing in deep tech startups.


(0:00) Introduction
(0:49) Defining deep tech
(1:21) Distinction from clean tech
(3:00) What drives investment in deep tech
(5:35) Risks in deep tech ventures and their investors
(9:07) Challenges faced by startups and investors
(12:36) Characteristics of successful deep tech startups
(15:53) Deep tech ecosystem
(18:27) Traditional vs. Corporate venture capital
(21:32) TDK Ventures